Atlas of Ophthalmology

Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome (PEX), Keratopathy

Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome (PEX), Keratopathy
Keratopathy causing edema of the cornea due to (invisible) deposits of PEX material on the endothelium. Note the deposits at the pupillary margin. At this stage the intraocular pressure is usually elevated.
Schloetzer-Schrehardt, Ursula , Dr.med., Germany, Priv. Doz., Universitaets-Augenklinik Erlangen
H19, H40.1
Systemic Diseases -> Pseudoexfoliation Syndrome (PEX) -> Cornea
glaucomas
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